
A good night’s sleep is one of the most powerful tools for recovery, stress management, and overall health. Yet many people head straight from a busy, overstimulating day into bed without giving their body or mind a chance to wind down.
A short, simple stretching routine before bed can make a big difference.
Gentle stretching helps relax tight muscles, calm your nervous system, and prepare your body for deeper, more restorative sleep. Here are some of the best stretches to do before bed—and why they work.
Tight hamstrings can contribute to lower back discomfort and stiffness, especially if you sit a lot during the day.
How to do it:
This stretch helps release tension in the back of the legs and promotes a more relaxed posture for sleep.
Long hours of sitting can tighten the hips, which may lead to lower back tension and poor movement patterns.
How to do it:
This helps open the hips and reduce stiffness before bed.
This is a calming, full-body stretch that also encourages deep breathing.
How to do it:
Child’s Pose helps release tension in the back, shoulders, and hips while calming the nervous system.
Twists help relax the muscles around the spine and promote gentle mobility.
How to do it:
This can ease lower back tightness and improve relaxation.
Stress often shows up in the neck and shoulders.
How to do it:
This helps reduce tension and headaches caused by stress or posture.
Sometimes the most important “stretch” is for your nervous system.
How to do it:
This position encourages relaxation, improves circulation, and helps your body shift into rest mode.
Stretching before bed can:
It doesn’t need to be long or intense. Even 5–10 minutes can make a noticeable difference.
If you want a guided, relaxing way to stretch, breathe, and unwind, our Yoga classes at Delaware Fit Factory are the perfect addition to your routine.
🧘♀️ Sundays at 9:00 AM
🧘♂️ Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Our yoga sessions focus on:
Whether you train hard, feel stiff, or just want to slow things down, yoga is a great way to support your fitness and your sleep.
Better sleep starts with better habits.
A few simple stretches before bed can help your body relax, recover, and reset for the next day.
And if you want support, structure, and a calming environment to move and breathe with intention, we’d love to see you in our yoga classes at DFF.
Your body will thank you — tonight and tomorrow.